Sr. Financial Analyst

Overview

Job Description

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), plays a critical role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This position partners closely with business leaders to provide actionable financial insights, develop financial models, analyze performance trends, and support budgeting and long-range planning processes. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Position reports into our Store Support Office in Phoenix, AZ. Hybrid schedule in office Tuesday - Thursday.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes for assigned business areas
• Support the development of annual operating plans and long-range strategic plans
• Analyze key business drivers and financial assumptions to improve forecast accuracy
• Develop scenario analyses and sensitivity models to support executive decision-making

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial performance reports and executive dashboards
• Analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, budgets, and prior-year performance
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting financial performance
• Present findings and recommendations to business partners and senior leadership

• Serve as the finance business partner for assigned departments and functional leaders
• Provide financial guidance to support operational and strategic initiatives
• Assist business leaders in evaluating investments, cost savings opportunities, and resource allocation decisions
• Challenge assumptions and provide objective recommendations to improve financial outcomes

• Build and maintain complex financial models for forecasting, capital investments, pricing, labor planning, and strategic initiatives
• Support business case development and ROI analysis for projects and investments
• Evaluate financial implications of new programs, partnerships, and growth opportunities

• Identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, reporting efficiency, and financial systems
• Automate reporting and analysis through advanced Excel, Power BI, Workday/Adaptive or other analytics tools
• Support enhancements to planning and reporting systems
• Promote best practices in financial modeling and financial governance

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, financial analysis, or related roles
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., One Stream, Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive, SAP BPC, Oracle EPM)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics, or generative AI tools to enhance or improve financial forecasting, scenario planning, reporting automation, and business decision support
• Experience using AI-enabled tools (Microsoft Copilot, Power BI AI capabilities, Python, Azure AI, Databricks, or similar platforms) to improve financial analysis and reporting
• Experience supporting retail, consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution businesses
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics tools
• Experience working with large datasets and ERP systems

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life…